July 12, 2014, 4:43PM

Phelps turned in perhaps the most impressive performance so far in his comeback, posting the third-fastest time in the world this year while easily beating rival Ryan Lochte in the 100-meter butterfly Full story »

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps warms up before competing in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Coming off a strong performance in the butterfly, Phelps competes in his second event at the competition in the 100-meter backstroke. Rival Ryan Lochte is also scheduled to compete in...

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps warms up for the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Coming off a strong performance in the butterfly, Phelps competes in his second event at the competition in the 100-meter backstroke. Rival Ryan Lochte is also scheduled to compete in the event...

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Ryan Lochte warms up in a lap pool before the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Coming off a strong performance in the butterfly, Michael Phelps will compete against Lochte in the backstroke as Lochte continues his comeback from knee surgery. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Ryan Lochte, right, looks over in the direction of Michael Phelps, left, as they get ready to compete in the men's 100-meter butterfly at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Phelps took first place and Lochte took second place in the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps, left, laughs with Ryan Lochte, right, before they compete against each other in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Phelps won the event and Lochte took second place. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps, left, gets ready to compete in the men's 100-meter butterfly at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Phelps took first place in the event as he began his final tuneup before the national championships. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps, left, looks for his time after beating Ryan Lochte, right, to win the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Lochte took second place in the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps, left, leads Ryan Lochte, right, in the final lap to win the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Lochte took second place in the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps walks away from the starting block after winning the men's 100-meter butterfly at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Friday, July 11, 2014, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

July 12, 2014, 4:42PM

Michael Phelps, left, talks with Ryan Lochte, right, after Phelps beat Lochte to win the men's 100-meter backstroke at the Bulldog Grand Slam swim meet at the University of Georgia, Saturday, July 12, 2014, in Athens, Ga. Lochte took second place in the event. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

April 23, 2013, 10:10AM

A new reality series "What Would Ryan Lochte Do" premiered Sunday on E! It debuted on the heels of an unflattering video that went viral over the weekend where he appeared in an interview via satellite with Fox affiliate WTXF in Philadelphia. Full story »

January 08, 2013, 7:58AM

Airing on E!, "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" will follow the 28-year-old swimmer as he prepares for the 2016 Rio Olympics while developing his fashion line, making media appearances, dealing with his family and friends, and searching for a girlfriend. Full story »

August 24, 2012, 5:05AM

Team USA's swimming golden boy says it was "the coolest thing" that Britain's Prince Harry challenged him to swim race at a Las Vegas pool party, but he's glad he missed the royal's Sin City controversy. Full story »

August 10, 2012, 11:53AM

Olympic swimming champ Ryan Lochte seems to be everywhere, but it sounds like his time in the public eye is just getting started; and the TLC show, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," earned good ratings in its debut. Are you watching because you like it, or to cringe? Full story »